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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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